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15 April 2016
Affin Hwang Investment Bank Bhd (14389-U) (Formerly known as HwangDBS Investment Bank Bhd) Page 1 of 21
Stretched year ahead
Over the past month, the rubber products sector (ex-Karex) has underperformed the KLCI amid concerns of margin compression due to Ringgit strength and the rally in commodity-input costs. Global glove demand should underpin volume growth supported by capacity expansion plans, but declining ASPs and forex trend reversals are risks to our earnings. For sector exposure, we recommend investors tread selectively and reaffirm our BUY on Top Glove for its attractive valuation and improving efficiencies. Maintain NEUTRAL sector view.
Global glove demand to grow 8-10%
Higher hygiene standards, progressive healthcare reforms and demand growth from emerging markets are expected to be the key growth drivers for global rubber glove consumption, which we estimate to grow between 8-10% annually. This loosely translates into an additional 55bn gloves for the next 5 years, keeping utilisation levels high and the volume-growth outlook intact. Glove consumption per capita is still low in Asia at c. 11 gloves p.a., vs. developed nations of c. 100 gloves p.a., indicating further upside to demand growth. Malaysian rubber glove manufacturers supplied c. 63% of the world’s total gloves in 2015 and are prime beneficiaries of growing global glove demand.
Benign raw material prices
Latex prices have declined for a fourth consecutive year due to depressed demand and pent-up supply. Global demand for latex, 60% of which is used in tire manufacturing, is slowing as world’s top buyer, China, rebalances its economy. Global rubber stockpiles are likely to reach a record 3.7m mt in 2017. The current rally in rubber prices is seasonally driven due to the wintering season. Without any corresponding increase in demand, we believe latex prices will remain benign.
Overcapacity concerns overplayed
The ‘Big 4’ glove makers total effective capacity is set to expand by 13% CAGR in CY16-19E. Assuming global glove demand were to grow at an annual 9%, overcapacity risk could escalate in CY18-19E, with the supply outstripping demand at a net surplus of 2.4bn or 1.0% of the total global demand. However, we believe that the risk is manageable and can be mitigated by delaying or slowing down some of the expansion plans, given the small surplus quantum. To put it in perspective, 2.4bn gloves are equivalent to roughly a single plant’s annual production capacity.
Declining ASPs a recurring theme
Declining ASPs should continue to be an ongoing theme, given the capacity influx, heightened competition and Ringgit strength. Margin compression is likely in the coming quarters but we understand that rubber glove manufacturers are taking measures to ease margin pressure, which includes entering into hedging contracts and implementing operational improvements initiatives. Our current forecasts assume RM3.95/USD1 for FY16-18 for all rubber glove makers under our coverage. Our sensitivity analysis shows that every 5-cent change in the MYR/USD could shave off net earnings by 5-9%.
Maintain NEUTRAL; Top Glove is our top pick We remain NEUTRAL on the sector. We peg our valuations to +1SD over
their respective past-3-year mean PERs on: (i) sustained global glove demand; (ii) preference shift to nitrile gloves with higher profitability; (iii) aggressive market-share gains over Thailand and Indonesia; and (iv) ongoing innovation and automation leading to productivity gains. We like Top Glove for its undemanding valuation and improving efficiencies. We reiterate our BUY rating on Top Glove and target price (TP) of RM7.17. We maintain HOLD on Hartalega and cut TP to RM4.90 (from RM5.16) as
we think current valuations have priced in most of the positives.
Sector Update
Rubber Products Neutral (maintain) Absolute Performance (%) 1M 3M 12M Hartalega -0.2 -21.7 +13.4 Kossan -4.1 -25.4 +9.5 Supermax +6.1 -17.7 +35.4 Top Glove -1.7 -23.2 +92.4
Relative Performance (%)
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Source: Affin Hwang, Bloomberg
Coverage Summary
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Hartalega HOLD 4.70 4.90 5.16 Kossan BUY 6.33 7.50 8.50 Supermax BUY 2.79 3.40 3.40 Top Glove BUY 5.23 7.17 7.17 Source: Affin Hwang, Bloomberg
Note: Closing prices as of 14 April 2016
Research Team; (603) 2146 7599;
(For further enquiries, please contact Aaron Kee;
(603) 2146 7612; [email protected])
15 April 2016
Affin Hwang Investment Bank Bhd (14389-U) (Formerly known as HwangDBS Investment Bank Bhd)
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Glove demand outlook still resilient Glove demand to grow 8-10%
Healthcare spending is expected to grow by more than 6% annually, driven by: (i) higher hygiene standards, (ii) healthcare reforms; and (iii) demand growth from emerging markets. Rubber glove demand shares a close correlation with healthcare spending growth. Global rubber glove consumption is expected to grow at 8-10% annually, according to the Malaysia Rubber Gloves Manufacturer Association (MARGMA). This loosely translates into an additional 55bn gloves for the next 5 years based on 2015 consumption of 180bn gloves, the majority of which will be filled up by Malaysia rubber glove manufacturers. The US and European markets are the world’s top buyers at c. 63% of global gloves consumption. Asian markets (ex-Japan) registered the highest growth driven by emerging economies particularly in China and India. Fig 1: Global Gloves Consumption by Region in 2015
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Wide gap in usage rate presents opportunities
On a per capita basis, the US and Europe still lead at c. 100 gloves per capita p.a. compared with c. 11 gloves per capita in Asia. The gap between the two has been narrowing in recent years due to progressive emphasis on healthcare reforms, especially in emerging markets. Nonetheless, the gap remains wide and we believe there could be further upside to the 8-10% rubber gloves demand growth projected, in the event of sudden surge in healthcare awareness. Rising pandemic diseases, a wild card, could potentially spike up rubber gloves demand, as seen during the outbreak of H1N1 and MERS in recent years.
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No catalyst for raw material prices Low raw material price environment is set to prolong
Natural rubber (latex) and nitrile butadiene (nitrile) prices, which constitute c. 50% of total costs for rubber glove manufacturers, continued their annual decline in 2015 to average at RM4.13/kg and RMB9,590/ton, respectively. This is the fourth consecutive annual decline for both feedstocks amid supply glut and tepid demand. As seen in the chart below, nitrile also demonstrates a close correlation with latex. Fig 2: Latex and nitrile prices
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China slowdown
Global demand for latex, 60% of which are used in tire manufacturing, is slowing as the world’s top buyer China is undergoing a rebalancing of its economy. The swing in automotive growth should dictate latex prices given its importance. China total passenger car sales growth has moderated to 7.3% in 2015, compared with 10% in 2014 and 16% in 2013. Demand is expected to cool further this year as China’s economy heads to its slowest expansion rate in 25 years. Fig 3: China automobile sales and growth yoy
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Supply glut likely to continue
Meanwhile, the current latex glut has entered its fourth year of surplus without any trigger in sight for higher prices. A record rally to RM10.93/kg in 2011 prompted massive tree planting across world rubber supply majors like Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia. Rubber tree gestation normally takes 5-7 years and we have entered into the productive phase of trees planted in the said period, with more tree output expected to come on stream throughout 2016. Despite the slump in latex prices, we continue to see strong supply growth as major planters are creating large rubber plantations for long-term investment and diversification away from palm-oil dominance. Malaysia’s acreage owned by large estates dedicated to rubber increased 7.5% in 2015, while small-farmer holdings rose less than 1%, according to the Rubber Board. In Indonesia, rubber plantations owned by large estates rose 2.5% in 2014, according to government data. Sime Darby plans to increase the share of rubber plantations in its agricultural-land portfolio from 2% to 10% and develop almost 100,000ha of rubber estates in Malaysia, Indonesia and Liberia within the next few years. Rubber prices to remain benign
The slump in latex prices has left small rubber estate holders reeling in losses. Authorities are pressured to shore up rubber prices. In February, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand have agreed to withhold 615,000mt of natural rubber from the market for six months, with effect from 1 March to 31 August 2016. The output cut could provide some near term support on prices together with the wintering season but unlikely able to trigger a price rally. Current rally due to seasonal reason
The current wintering period running from February to April in Malaysia and Thailand, where rubber trees shed leaves and reduce tapping yield, has provided some relief to planters with a brief rally in rubber prices. Ytd, latex gained 42%, albeit from a low base. However, we believe the rally is seasonally-driven and temporary. Any further upside will likely be limited, in view of the inventory build-up amid lacklustre demand. Fig 4: Latex prices ytd
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Supply outstripping demand
According to The Rubber Economist, global surplus is set to exceed 400,000 metric tonnes (mt) in 2016, compared with a surplus of 98,000mt in 2015. Output is likely to keep expanding through 2018, worsening the current glut and outpacing consumption growth. Stockpiles are likely to reach a record of 3.7 million mt by 2017, putting a cap on any potential rubber prices rally without any corresponding increase in demand. The Association of Natural Rubber Producing Countries (ANRPC) estimates China’s imports of natural rubber will plunge 10% in 2016 alone. Fig 5: Latex and nitrile inventory
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Latex prices to stay low, nitrile should follow suit
Hence, after taking into account the lacklustre demand and growing supply glut, we believe latex prices will remain benign. Any meaningful impact to latex prices will have to come from a demand pick up, especially in the automotive sector, which is still sluggish in the absence of China support. Nitrile prices, which track latex prices closely, will likely to stay low.
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Overcapacity theme overplayed
Total effective capacity to expand 13%
The ‘Big 4’ gloves makers total effective capacity is set to expand by 13% CAGR in CY16-19. Hartalega’s expansion is the most aggressive of the lot at 19%, driven by the commissioning of its Next Generation Integrated Manufacturing Complex (NGC). To recap, NGC consists of 6 plants with 72 production lines and 28.5 bn gloves to be installed in 8 years. This is closely followed by Kossan (+18%), which is working to install 4 plants with 18bn pieces capacity over the next four years. Supermax (+17%) kicked off its expansion with the gradual capacity ramp up in Plant 10 & 11. Meanwhile, Top Glove expansion rate (+4%) is the least among peers, as it has shifted its focus to optimizing operational efficiencies and profitability after aggressive expansion in recent years. Fig 6: ‘Big 4’ total effective capacity
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Fig 7: ‘Big 4’ capacity increase Company Effective capacity (bn gloves) Net increase CAGR CY16E CY19E (bn gloves) (%)
Hartalega 20.9 35.2 14.3 19% Kossan 22.0 36.3 14.3 18% Supermax 22.4 36.2 13.8 17% Top Glove 47.0 52.4 5.4 4% Total 112.4 160.1 47.7 13% Source: Affin Hwang estimates, Companies
Malaysia rubber glove manufacturers to gain more market share
We project Malaysia’s total rubber gloves exports to expand by 12% annually, continuing their trajectory to gain market share at the expense of Thailand and Indonesia. Assuming world glove demand grows at an annual 9% pace, still within the estimated growth range of 8-10% given by MARGMA, we estimate Malaysia’s market share of the total gloves production will stretch to 65% in 2017, from 63% presently. Consequently, among the ‘Big 4’, we expect Hartalega to continue to chalk up market share, cementing its leading position in the nitrile segment. Top Glove is likely to lose some market share to its peers, given the tepid expansion growth, but still maintain its crown position as the world’s largest rubber glove manufacturer.
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Fig 8: Rubber glove manufacturers estimated market share
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Capacity increase manageable
Based on our estimates, overcapacity risk could escalate in CY18 and CY19, with the supply outstripping demand at a net surplus of 2.4bn or 1.0% of the total global demand. However, we believe that the risk is manageable and can be mitigated by delaying or slowing down some of the expansion plans, given the small surplus quantum. Hartalega has already deferred the commissioning of newer lines by 2 months. Top Glove is also facing a 2-month delay on its expansion plan due to some regulatory approval issues. To put this in perspective, 2.4bn gloves capacity is equivalent to roughly a single plant annual production. Hence, we think the overcapacity concerns could be overplayed and mitigating measures are in place to control glove supplies. Fig 9: 1.0% supply surplus is manageable
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Source: Affin Hwang estimates
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Declining ASP to be an ongoing theme Competition caps ASPs
We believe that declining ASPs will continue to be an ongoing theme. While we understand that rubber glove manufacturers conduct price reviews on a monthly basis, they will be hard-pressed to preserve margins purely on the forex factor, given the capacity influx and heightened competition. Further, the cost-pass-through mechanism should, ideally, only kick in when there is a significant change in the input prices, and not the revenue receipt factor. Margin compression is likely in the coming quarters but we understand that rubber-glove manufacturers are taking measures to ease margin pressure, which include entering into hedging contracts and implementing operational improvements initiatives. Hartalega biggest loser
In a declining ASPs environment, we believe Hartalega stands to be the most vulnerable as its products are at a premium due to better quality perception. Competitors have in recent years invested heavily in the nitrile segment and are making breakthroughs to narrow the quality gap with lower pricing. This resulted in Hartalega losing its market share in the nitrile segment and it was forced to drop pricing to match competition. While Hartalega’s superior margins should continue to stay above those of its competitors, we believe Hartalega’s commanding valuations could de-rate on the back of margin compression from lower ASPs. Fig 10: Hartalega’s nitrile gloves ASP trend
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Top Glove to grow its efficiency levels
We like Top Glove in the space of improving operational efficiency, as we believe it has the critical mass and economies of scale to grow. Top Glove makes approximately RM10/thousand gloves on EBIT terms currently, less than half of what Hartalega makes. We think there is further room for Top Glove to grow its profitability profile premised on: (i) better product mix management; (ii) production lines revamp; and (iii) increased automation. Fig 11: EBIT/thousand gloves
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Source: Affin Hwang, Companies
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USD/MYR sensitivity
Our house view believes that Ringgit will close the year at around RM3.95/USD. Our current forecast assumes RM3.95 for FY16-18 for all rubber glove makers under our coverage. Understandably, a sharp appreciation could hurt sentiment on the sector, as the sector is a net beneficiary of a stronger USD. Our sensitivity analysis shows that every 5-cent change in the MYR/USD exchange rate could shave off net earnings by 5-9%. Fig 12: Hartalega’s earnings sensitivity against MYR and effective capacity assumption changes
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Fig 13: Kossan’s earnings sensitivity against MYR and effective capacity assumption changes
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Fig 14: Supermax’s earnings sensitivity against MYR and effective capacity assumption changes
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Fig 15: Top Glove’s earnings sensitivity against MYR and effective capacity assumption changes
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115% 394.5 462.2 496.0 529.9 597.6 665.3 733.0 800.7 Source: Affin Hwang estimates
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Valuation and Recommendation PERs de-rated
The export-oriented stocks are undergoing a PER de-rating on the back of Ringgit strength. Risk appetite has dissipated accordingly as investors have been fleeing export-related plays. All companies under our coverage have traded at +2SD above their mean valuations over the past year buoyed by expected record quarterly profit and benefits of USD strength. Nonetheless, we believe that valuation of the companies should be at +1SD over their respective past-3-year mean PERs. We still peg our target PERs to above their mean valuations premised on: (i) sustained global glove demand; (ii) preference shift to nitrile gloves with higher profitability; (iii) aggressive market share gains over Thailand and Indonesia; and (iv) ongoing innovation and automation leading to productivity gains. For bear-case scenario-analysis purposes, assuming that we de-rate our valuations and peg the respective companies to their past-3-year mean PER, we could see some interesting trading opportunities emerging. Specifically, we note that Supermax is already trading at its mean valuations. Fig 16: Target prices at mean valuations
Company Share Price
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Hartalega 4.70 4.52 24.0 (3.8)
Kossan 6.33 6.05 17.0 (4.4)
Supermax 2.79 2.81 13.0 0.6
Top Glove 5.23 5.13 15.0 (2.0)
Source: Affin Hwang, Bloomberg
Top Glove is our sector top pick
We like Top Glove for its undemanding valuations and improving efficiencies. Top Glove is currently trading at 15x PE CY16E, in line with its past-3-year mean PER. This remains at a steep discount to sector leader Hartalega at close to 25x PER, based on CY16E EPS. The steep discount is unwarranted, in our view, given Top Glove’s improving profitability profile, economies of scale and higher profit base. To illustrate, Top Glove’s return on equity surged to the highest for the sector, while its EBITDA margin has overtaken Kossan to take the second spot. We reiterate our BUY rating on Top Glove and TP of RM7.17.
Fig 17: Return on equity Fig 18: EBITDA margin
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Fig 20: Peer Comparison Company Rating Price TP Mkt Cap
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Hartalega HOLD 4.70 4.90 7,712.7 18.7 18.6 24.9 21.0 1.6 1.9 19.6 20.3
Kossan BUY 6.33 7.50 4,048.0 12.1 9.1 17.8 16.3 2.9 3.1 21.8 21.2
Supermax BUY 2.79 3.40 1,872.9 14.3 13.4 12.9 11.4 2.3 2.6 12.6 13.1
Top Glove BUY 5.23 7.17 6,561.0 34.0 3.4 15.3 14.8 3.3 3.4 22.6 20.9
Sector (ex-Karex) NEUTRAL 20,194.7 21.9 10.1 18.2 16.5 2.5 2.7 19.6 19.3
Core PE (x) Div Yield (%) ROE (%)Core EPS growth (%)
Source: Affin Hwang forecasts, Bloomberg, pricing as of 14 April 2016
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Facing price competition
Hartalega remains most vulnerable to price competition as peers intensify their entry into the nitrile segment. As such, the premium valuation accorded to Hartalega should narrow as its superior profitability profile faces further pressure from heightened competition. We maintain our HOLD, but cut our TP to RM4.90.
Topline growth intact
Hartalega’s topline growth should be driven by the gradual commissioning of its Next Generation Complex (NGC). Plants 1 & 2 are fully commissioned while Plants 3 & 4 should be progressively commissioned in CY17. NGC should double Hartalega’s total installed capacity to 42bn gloves/year by CY22. Hartalega’s product mix should remain unchanged at 90:10 (nitrile:latex).
Competition intensifies in nitrile
We do not foresee any difficulties for Hartalega’s to fill up its NGC capacity, as demand for nitrile gloves is still robust. However, we believe that premium pricing for its nitrile gloves will come under pressure, as competitors are now entering its turf armed with lower pricing to gain market share. More nitrile-centric plants are slated to come online over the next few years, in line with most rubber glove manufacturers to increase nitrile in their product mix.
Risk of margin compression
Hartalega has traditionally enjoyed a premium valuation vs. its peers predominantly due to: (i) leadership position in nitrile segment; and (ii) higher profitability margins. However, a slew of aggressive expansion plans announced by competitors have weakened Hartalega’s stronghold in the nitrile segment. We remain unconvinced that the decline in ASPs (in USD terms) can be reversed. Efficiency gains should be limited as we expect some start-up losses at its NGC, while there should be little room to raise utilisation rates (3QFY16: 81%).
Maintain HOLD with a lower TP at RM4.90 We maintain our HOLD and revise our earnings slightly. We also lower
our 12-month target price to RM4.90 (from RM5.16) as we switch our valuation method to CY16E (from average CY16-18E previously) and use a target PER of 26x (from 23x), or +1SD over its past-3-year mean PER. We like Hartalega for its strong management and competitive edge in the nitrile segment. However, we believe that valuations are stretched. Hartalega remains most vulnerable in a more competitive environment, and coupled with limited efficiency gains, should continue to see margin contraction and, hence, an erosion of its premium valuation.
Earnings & Valuation Summary
FYE Mar (RM'm) 2014 2015 2016E 2017E 2018E Revenue (RMm) 1,107.1 1,146.0 1,557.6 1,845.8 2,215.3 EBITDA (RMm) 354.1 322.2 439.1 507.0 592.2 Pretax profit (RMm) 309.0 276.8 366.3 422.5 503.0 Net profit (RMm) 232.8 209.6 277.9 320.6 381.8 EPS (sen) 14.2 12.8 16.9 19.5 23.3 PER (x) 33.1 36.8 27.8 24.1 20.2 Core net profit (RMm) 232.8 209.6 277.9 320.6 381.8 Core EPS (sen) 14.2 12.8 16.9 19.5 23.3 Core EPS growth (%) (0.2) (10.0) 32.6 15.4 19.1 Core PER (x) 33.1 36.8 27.8 24.1 20.2 DPS (sen) 6.6 6.4 6.8 7.8 9.3 Dividend Yield (%) 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.7 2.0 EV/EBITDA (x) 21.3 23.7 17.7 15.4 13.1 Chg in EPS (%) 1.4 (5.2) (0.2) Affin/Consensus (x) 1.0 1.0 1.0 Source: Company, Affin Hwang forecasts, Bloomberg
Company Update
Hartalega HART MK Sector: Rubber Products
RM4.70 @ 14 April 2016
HOLD (maintain) Upside: 4.3%
Price Target: RM 4.90 Previous Target: RM5.16
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Price Performance
1M 3M 12M Absolute -0.2% -21.7% +13.4% Rel to KLCI -1.6% -25.8% +21.0%
Stock Data
Issued shares (m) 1,641.0 Mkt cap (RMm)/(US$m) 7,712.8/1,981.9 Avg daily vol - 6mth (m) 2.6 52-wk range (RM) 3.85-6.15 Est free float 28.6% BV per share (RM) 0.89
P/BV (x) 5.30 Net cash/ (debt) (RMm) (3QFY16) (99.1) ROE (2016E) 19.3% Derivatives Nil Shariah Compliant Yes
Key Shareholders
Hartalega Industries 49.3% EPF 7.4% Budi Tenggara 3.0% Source: Affin Hwang, Bloomberg
Research Team; (603) 2146 7599;
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(603) 2146 7612; [email protected])
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HARTALEGA – FINANCIAL SUMMARY Profit & Loss Statement Key Financial Ratios and Margins
FYE 31 Mar (RMm) 2014A 2015A 2016E 2017E 2018E FYE 31 Mar (RMm) 2014A 2015A 2016E 2017E 2018E
Revenue 1,107.1 1,146.0 1,557.6 1,845.8 2,215.3 Growth
Operating expenses (753.0) (823.8) (1,118.5) (1,338.9) (1,623.1) Revenue (%) 7.3 3.5 35.9 18.5 20.0
EBITDA 354.1 322.2 439.1 507.0 592.2 EBITDA (%) 5.1 (9.0) 36.3 15.5 16.8
Depreciation (44.8) (45.3) (69.6) (78.2) (83.0) Core net profit (%) (0.2) (10.0) 32.6 15.4 19.1
EBIT 309.3 276.9 369.5 428.8 509.2
Net interest income/(expense) (0.8) (0.9) (0.3) (0.1) (3.3) Profitability
Associates' contribution - - - - - EBITDA margin (%) 32.0 28.1 28.2 27.5 26.7
EI - - - - - PBT margin (%) 27.9 24.2 23.5 22.9 22.7
Pretax profit 309.0 276.8 366.3 422.5 503.0 Net profit margin (%) 21.1 18.3 17.9 17.4 17.3
Tax (75.7) (66.7) (87.9) (101.4) (120.7) Effective tax rate (%) 24.5 24.1 24.0 24.0 24.0
Minority interest (0.5) (0.5) (0.5) (0.5) (0.5) ROA (%) 20.9 14.4 15.3 15.9 16.8
Net profit 232.8 209.6 277.9 320.6 381.8 Core ROE (%) 24.7 16.5 19.3 19.7 20.5
ROCE (%) 23.2 15.7 16.8 17.4 18.4
Balance Sheet Statement Dividend payout ratio (%) 46.2 50.1 40.0 40.0 40.0
FYE 31 Mar (RMm) 2014A 2015A 2016E 2017E 2018E
PPE 684.8 1,044.2 1,324.6 1,496.5 1,563.5 Liquidity
Other non-current assets 7.1 24.8 24.8 24.8 24.8 Current ratio (x) 3.8 3.1 2.8 2.8 3.4
Total non-current assets 691.9 1,069.0 1,349.4 1,521.3 1,588.3 Op. cash flow (RMm) 248.9 206.5 318.7 345.2 395.9
Cash and equivalents 160.7 65.3 73.0 39.9 133.1 Free cashflow (RMm) 144.8 (210.8) (31.3) 95.2 245.9
Inventory 98.2 120.2 162.4 194.4 235.7 FCF/share (sen) 8.8 (12.8) (1.9) 5.8 15.0
Trade receivables 133.8 181.1 204.8 242.7 291.3
Other current assets 27.4 21.8 21.8 21.8 21.8 Asset management
Total current assets 420.1 388.4 462.0 498.9 681.9 Inventory turnover (days) 51.6 57.8 53.0 53.0 53.0
Trade payables 53.2 45.5 82.7 99.0 120.1 Receivables turnover (days) 44.1 57.7 48.0 48.0 48.0
Short term borrowings 3.0 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.1 Payables turnover (days) 28.0 21.9 27.0 27.0 27.0
Other current liabilities 53.5 75.4 75.4 75.4 75.4
Total current liabilities 109.7 127.0 164.2 180.5 201.5 Capital structure
Long term borrowings 1.8 0.3 150.3 150.3 150.3 Net Gearing (%) net cash net cash 0.1 0.1 0.0
Other long term liabilities 57.0 59.5 59.5 59.5 59.5 Interest Cover (x) 1,031.0 2,769.0 113.5 68.5 81.4
Total long term liabilities 58.8 59.8 209.8 209.8 209.8
Shareholders' Funds 942.3 1,269.0 1,436.2 1,629.1 1,858.6
Cash Flow Statement
FYE 31 Mar (RMm) 2014A 2015A 2016E 2017E 2018E
PAT 232.8 209.6 277.9 320.6 381.8
Depreciation & amortisation 44.8 45.3 69.6 78.2 83.0
Working capital changes (37.4) (47.4) (28.7) (53.6) (68.8)
Others 8.7 (1.0) - - -
Cashflow from operations 248.9 206.5 318.7 345.2 395.9
Capex (105.8) (417.8) (350.0) (250.0) (150.0)
Others (98.4) - - - -
Cash flow from investing (204.2) (417.8) (350.0) (250.0) (150.0)
Debt raised/(repaid) - 4.4 150.0 - -
Equity raised/(repaid) 49.8 220.1 - - -
Dividends paid (107.6) (105.0) (111.1) (128.2) (152.7)
Others 7.7 2.9 - - -
Cash flow from financing (65.5) 116.6 38.9 (128.2) (152.7)
Free Cash Flow 144.8 (210.8) (31.3) 95.2 245.9 Source: Company, Affin Hwang forecasts
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Looking forward to 2017E
Kossan’s CY16E earnings growth should moderate vs. 2015’s +40% yoy. Expansion should resume in 2017E, which should see a 34% addition to capacity. An ASP decline is likely, but Kossan’s capacity increase and operational efficiency should partly compensate for margin loss. Maintain BUY but with a lower TP of RM7.50.
Nitrile gloves likely to drive growth
Kossan’s focus shift to a nitrile-centric product mix should continue to boost earnings growth. Nitrile gloves made up approximately 70% of its total gloves sold in 2015, an increase from 57% in 2014. The switch to nitrile was in line with market demand, mainly due to increasing health awareness in developed markets. The utilisation rate for 2015 was elevated at >80%. Management guides that they are comfortable within the 80-85% range, as excess capacity should allow it to capture any immediate large orders. Higher nitrile proportion in the mix should also partly boost its profitability, as nitrile gloves carry higher margins comparatively. The EBITDA margin rose by 2.0 ppt yoy in 2015 to 21%.
Earnings growth could accelerate in 2018
Kossan’s expansion plan will likely resume in 2017 after a hiatus in 2016. This year’s earnings growth are underpinned by full-year contribution from the 2 new nitrile-centric plants (+2.0bn gloves), which came online in 3QCY15, bringing Kossan’s total installed capacity to 22.0bn gloves per annum. Kossan has recently revealed its latest capacity expansion programme, with plans to construct 4 plants with 18.0bn gloves capacity per annum in 4 years in Bestari Jaya. The first plant under Phase 1 (4.5bn gloves) is expected to come online in 4QCY17. Separately, it is also working on an additional nitrile-centric plant in Meru with 3.0bn gloves capacity, which is scheduled to commence production in 3QCY17.
Maintain BUY, lower TP at RM7.50 We maintain our BUY call and leave our earnings forecasts largely
unchanged, but lower our 12-month target price to RM7.50 (from RM8.50) as we switch our valuation method to 2016E (from average 2016-18E previously) and use a target PER of 21x, or +1SD above the past-3-year mean. Heightened competition would be a key risk, as it could lead to lower ASPs, and hence, further crimp gross margins. However, we expect the impact to be manageable for Kossan given: (i) capacity expansion; (ii) balanced product mix; and (iii) operational efficiency delivery track record.
Earnings & Valuation Summary
FYE Dec (RM'm) 2014 2015 2016E 2017E 2018E Revenue (RMm) 1,301.7 1,635.9 1,875.6 2,076.2 2,567.2 EBITDA (RMm) 248.0 345.3 373.1 405.8 475.6 Pretax profit (RMm) 186.9 268.5 296.1 322.8 386.8 Net profit (RMm) 145.8 203.3 227.8 248.6 298.5 EPS (sen) 22.8 31.8 35.6 38.9 46.7 PER (x) 27.8 19.9 17.8 16.3 13.6 Core net profit (RMm) 145.2 203.3 227.8 248.6 298.5 Core EPS (sen) 22.7 31.8 35.6 38.9 46.7 Core EPS growth (%) 6.5 40.0 12.1 9.1 20.1 Core PER (x) 27.9 19.9 17.8 16.3 13.6 DPS (sen) 7.8 4.5 18.1 19.7 23.6 Dividend Yield (%) 1.2 0.7 2.9 3.1 3.7 EV/EBITDA (x) 16.9 11.9 11.1 10.1 8.7 Chg in EPS (%) (0.3) 0.1 0.1 Affin/Consensus (x) 1.0 0.9 0.9 Source: Company, Affin Hwang forecasts, Bloomberg
Company Update
Kossan KRI MK Sector: Rubber Products
RM6.33 @ 14 April 2016
BUY (maintain) Upside: 18.5%
Price Target: RM7.50 Previous Target: RM8.50
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Price Performance
1M 3M 12M Absolute -4.1% -25.4% +9.5% Rel to KLCI -5.4% -29.3% +16.9%
Stock Data
Issued shares (m) 639.5 Mkt cap (RMm)/(US$m) 4,047.8/1,041.0 Avg daily vol - 6mth (m) 1.6 52-wk range (RM) 5.57-9.50 Est free float 29.7% BV per share (RM) 1.54
P/BV (x) 4.12 Net cash/ (debt) (RMm)
(3QFY16)
(56.6) ROE (2016E) 20.3% Derivatives Nil Shariah Compliant Yes
Key Shareholders
Kossan Holdings 51.1% EPF 9.5% Invesco 5.6% Source: Affin Hwang, Bloomberg
Research Team; (603) 2146 7599;
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KOSSAN – FINANCIAL SUMMARY Profit & Loss Statement Key Financial Ratios and Margins
FYE 31 Dec (RMm) 2014A 2015A 2016E 2017E 2018E FYE 31 Dec (RMm) 2014A 2015A 2016E 2017E 2018E
Revenue 1,301.7 1,635.9 1,875.6 2,076.2 2,567.2 Growth
Operating expenses (1,053.7) (1,290.6) (1,502.5) (1,670.4) (2,091.7) Revenue (%) (0.4) 25.7 14.7 10.7 23.6
EBITDA 248.0 345.3 373.1 405.8 475.6 EBITDA (%) 5.4 39.2 8.0 8.8 17.2
Depreciation (55.9) (66.7) (71.7) (77.7) (83.7) Core net profit (%) 6.5 40.0 12.1 9.1 20.1
EBIT 192.1 278.6 301.4 328.2 391.9
Net interest income/(expense) (5.8) (10.1) (5.3) (5.4) (5.0) Profitability
Associates' contribution - - - - - EBITDA margin (%) 19.1 21.1 19.9 19.5 18.5
EI 0.6 - - - - PBT margin (%) 14.4 16.4 15.8 15.5 15.1
Pretax profit 186.9 268.5 296.1 322.8 386.8 Net profit margin (%) 11.4 12.7 12.3 12.1 11.8
Tax (37.9) (61.4) (65.2) (71.0) (85.1) Effective tax rate (%) 20.3 22.9 22.0 22.0 22.0
Minority interest (3.2) (3.9) (3.2) (3.2) (3.2) ROA (%) 11.3 13.9 14.2 14.2 15.3
Net profit 145.8 203.3 227.8 248.6 298.5 Core ROE (%) 17.5 20.2 20.3 19.9 21.3
ROCE (%) 13.3 15.6 16.0 16.1 17.6
Balance Sheet Statement Dividend payout ratio (%) 34.2 14.2 50.0 50.0 50.0
FYE 31 Dec (RMm) 2014A 2015A 2016E 2017E 2018E
PPE 724.6 776.7 823.8 866.1 902.5 Liquidity
Other non-current assets 5.1 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 Current ratio (x) 1.7 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7
Total non-current assets 729.7 781.7 828.8 871.1 907.5 Op. cash flow (RMm) 164.2 225.5 192.3 280.0 263.4
Cash and equivalents 63.9 166.5 124.4 158.6 151.1 Free cashflow (RMm) 24.3 106.8 72.3 160.0 143.4
Inventory 193.5 205.6 327.1 363.7 455.4 FCF/share (sen) 3.8 16.7 11.3 25.0 22.4
Trade receivables 263.8 288.1 303.0 335.4 414.7
Other current assets 38.8 25.1 25.1 25.1 25.1 Asset management
Total current assets 560.0 685.2 779.7 882.8 1,046.4 Inventory turnover (days) 103.0 79.5 79.5 79.5 79.5
Trade payables 106.0 148.8 174.9 194.5 243.5 Receivables turnover (days) 74.0 59.0 59.0 59.0 59.0
Short term borrowings 142.7 126.7 126.7 126.7 126.7 Payables turnover (days) 56.4 42.5 42.5 42.5 42.5
Other current liabilities 87.1 13.8 13.8 13.8 13.8
Total current liabilities 335.8 289.3 315.4 335.0 384.0 Capital structure
Long term borrowings 63.4 96.1 96.1 96.1 96.1 Net Gearing (%) 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
Other long term liabilities 62.5 74.3 74.3 74.3 74.3 Interest Cover (x) 33.1 27.7 57.2 61.1 77.8
Total long term liabilities 125.9 170.4 170.4 170.4 170.4
Shareholders' Funds 807.0 982.4 1,094.7 1,217.4 1,365.1
Cash Flow Statement
FYE 31 Dec (RMm) 2014A 2015A 2016E 2017E 2018E
PAT 149.0 207.1 231.0 251.8 301.7
Depreciation & amortisation 55.9 66.7 71.7 77.7 83.7
Working capital changes (43.4) 6.5 (110.4) (49.4) (122.0)
Others 2.7 (54.8) - - -
Cashflow from operations 164.2 225.5 192.3 280.0 263.4
Capex (141.3) (119.0) (120.0) (120.0) (120.0)
Others (6.6) 8.4 - - -
Cash flow from investing (147.9) (110.6) (120.0) (120.0) (120.0)
Debt raised/(repaid) 62.3 24.4 - - -
Equity raised/(repaid) - - - - -
Dividends paid (49.8) (28.8) (115.5) (125.9) (150.9)
Others 66.4 4.7 - - -
Cash flow from financing (53.9) (9.1) (115.5) (125.9) (150.9)
Free Cash Flow 24.3 106.8 72.3 160.0 143.4 Source: Company, Affin Hwang forecasts
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Better visibility
Supermax’s total installed capacity is expected to double to 39.2bn gloves in 5 years, as its expansion plans are now progressing on schedule after numerous delays. Supermax is still trading at a steep discount to sector average despite better visibility on its earnings-growth trajectory, which we see as too steep despite some company-specific issues. Maintain BUY with an unchanged TP of RM3.40.
Playing catch up
Supermax resumed its earnings-growth trajectory in CY15 after playing catch up with its peers for the past two years as its capacity expansion was hampered with many delays. Its CY15 core earnings grew 33% yoy, lifted by higher capacity and a better product mix. Eight lines in Plants 10 and 11 were fully commissioned in 4QCY15 with a total installed capacity of 2.2bn gloves for nitrile. We also observed improvement in profitability as evident in the EBITDA margin, which expanded 1.3ppt yoy, driven by new lines with better throughput and lower input costs. We believe the efficiency gains should be sustainable on the back of a gradual ramp up of new production lines, coupled with a better product mix, which should partially offset margins loss from the declining ASPs.
Capacity likely to double in 5 years
CY16E earnings growth should be underpinned by the full-year contribution of Plants 10 & 11. The remaining 12 lines will be fully commissioned by 1HCY16, lifting total installed capacity to 22bn gloves. The nitrile glove mix will likely reach 50% (CY14:40%), in line with market demand. Meanwhile, management has shed further light on the proposed Glove City at Bukit Kapar that will house 4 plants with 22 production lines and 8bn gloves per annum. Approvals for all infrastructure have been obtained to date and construction is scheduled to begin in 3QCY16. We expect the Glove City to ramp up gradually beginning 3QCY17 and a full commissioning by CY22. All-in, Supermax’s total installed capacity should double from 20bn gloves presently to 40bn gloves in 5 years.
Maintain BUY with unchanged TP of RM3.40
Supermax shares are currently trading at 13x PE CY16E, still at a steep discount to current sector PE of 18x. We believe there is further room to narrow the discount given better earnings visibility and some certainty in its expansion plan. We maintain our BUY rating and 12-month target price of RM3.40, based on a CY16E PER of 16x, or +1SD above its past-3-year
mean PE. Our target PE for Supermax remains at c. 30% discount to our sector target CY16E PER of 22x (weighted average of our individual target PERs), which is in line with the historical average discount.
Earnings & Valuation Summary
FYE June (RM'm) 2014 2015 2016E 2017E 2018E Revenue (RMm) 1,004.4 1,053.2 1,318.0 1,506.7 1,831.9 EBITDA (RMm) 154.5 174.9 214.8 243.0 257.5 Pretax profit (RMm) 128.2 152.4 180.3 205.1 216.4 Net profit (RMm) 95.5 127.0 144.7 164.6 173.6 EPS (sen) 14.2 18.9 21.6 24.5 25.9 PER (x) 19.6 14.8 12.9 11.4 10.8 Core net profit (RMm) 95.5 127.0 144.7 164.6 173.6 Core EPS (sen) 14.2 18.9 21.6 24.5 25.9 Core EPS growth (%) (20.2) 32.9 14.0 13.7 5.5 Core PER (x) 19.6 14.8 12.9 11.4 10.8 DPS (sen) 5.1 4.0 6.4 7.3 7.7 Dividend Yield (%) 1.8 1.4 2.3 2.6 2.8 EV/EBITDA (x) 13.4 11.9 10.0 8.8 8.5 Chg in EPS (%) - - - Affin/Consensus (x) 1.0 1.0 0.9 Source: Company, Affin Hwang forecasts, Bloomberg
Company Update
Supermax SUCB MK Sector: Rubber Products
RM2.79 @ 14 April 2016
BUY (maintain) Upside: 21.9%
Price Target: RM3.40 Previous Target: RM3.40
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Price Performance
1M 3M 12M Absolute +6.1% -17.7% +35.4% Rel to KLCI +4.6% -22.0% +44.5%
Stock Data
Issued shares (m) 671.3 Mkt cap (RMm)/(US$m) 1,872.8/481.7 Avg daily vol - 6mth (m) 6.9 52-wk range (RM) 1.93-3.56 Est free float 55.4% BV per share (RM) 1.53
P/BV (x) 1.83 Net cash/ (debt) (RMm)
(3QFY16)
(298.3) ROE (2016E) 20.3% Derivatives Nil Shariah Compliant Yes
Key Shareholders
Stanley Thai 20.7% Tan Bee Geok 15.3% EPF 5.0% Source: Affin Hwang, Bloomberg
Research Team; (603) 2146 7599;
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SUPERMAX – FINANCIAL SUMMARY Profit & Loss Statement Key Financial Ratios and Margins
FYE 30 June (RMm) 2014A 2015A 2016E 2017E 2018E FYE 30 June (RMm) 2014A 2015A 2016E 2017E 2018E
Revenue 1,004.4 1,053.2 1,318.0 1,506.7 1,831.9 Growth
Operating expenses (849.9) (878.3) (1,103.2) (1,263.7) (1,574.4) Revenue (%) (4.2) 4.9 25.1 14.3 21.6
EBITDA 154.5 174.9 214.8 243.0 257.5 EBITDA (%) (6.7) 13.2 22.8 13.1 6.0
Depreciation (27.9) (28.2) (34.9) (37.3) (39.7) Core net profit (%) (20.2) 32.9 14.0 13.7 5.5
EBIT 126.6 146.7 179.9 205.6 217.7
Net interest income/(expense) (8.2) (7.3) (8.6) (8.6) (8.6) Profitability
Associates' contribution 9.8 13.0 9.0 8.1 7.3 EBITDA margin (%) 15.4 16.6 16.3 16.1 14.1
EI - - - - - PBT margin (%) 12.8 14.5 13.7 13.6 11.8
Pretax profit 128.2 152.4 180.3 205.1 216.4 Net profit margin (%) 9.5 12.0 10.9 10.9 9.5
Tax (33.1) (26.0) (36.1) (41.0) (43.3) Effective tax rate (%) 25.8 17.1 20.0 20.0 20.0
Minority interest 0.4 0.6 0.5 0.5 0.5 ROA (%) 6.5 8.0 8.4 8.9 8.7
Net profit 95.5 127.0 144.7 164.6 173.6 Core ROE (%) 10.1 12.2 12.6 13.1 12.6
ROCE (%) 7.2 8.9 9.4 10.0 9.8
Balance Sheet Statement Dividend payout ratio (%) 35.6 21.1 30.0 30.0 30.0
FYE 30 June (RMm) 2014A 2015A 2016E 2017E 2018E
PPE 663.1 750.6 835.6 918.3 998.5 Liquidity
Other non-current assets 255.7 255.7 255.7 255.7 255.7 Current ratio (x) 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.7 1.7
Total non-current assets 918.8 1,006.3 1,091.3 1,174.0 1,254.2 Op. cash flow (RMm) 157.7 141.0 98.4 177.1 117.0
Cash and equivalents 131.9 126.0 61.2 69.0 14.0 Free cashflow (RMm) (19.9) 21.0 (21.6) 57.1 (3.0)
Inventory 151.4 192.5 241.8 277.0 345.1 FCF/share (sen) (3.0) 3.1 (3.2) 8.5 (0.5)
Trade receivables 230.6 225.1 281.7 289.0 351.3
Other current assets 40.4 40.4 40.4 40.4 40.4 Asset management
Total current assets 554.3 584.0 625.0 675.3 750.8 Inventory turnover (days) 80.6 80.0 80.0 80.0 80.0
Trade payables 74.9 96.2 120.9 138.5 172.5 Receivables turnover (days) 83.8 78.0 78.0 70.0 70.0
Short term borrowings 198.2 198.2 198.2 198.2 198.2 Payables turnover (days) 39.9 40.0 40.0 40.0 40.0
Other current liabilities 67.1 67.1 67.1 67.1 67.1
Total current liabilities 340.2 361.5 386.2 403.8 437.8 Capital structure
Long term borrowings 146.1 146.1 146.1 146.1 146.1 Net Gearing (%) 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2
Other long term liabilities 42.7 42.7 42.7 42.7 42.7 Interest Cover (x) 15.4 20.0 20.9 23.9 25.3
Total long term liabilities 188.8 188.8 188.8 188.8 188.8
Shareholders' Funds 945.2 1,044.7 1,145.7 1,260.5 1,381.7
Cash Flow Statement
FYE 30 June (RMm) 2014A 2015A 2016E 2017E 2018E
PAT 95.5 127.0 144.7 164.6 173.6
Depreciation & amortisation 27.9 28.2 34.9 37.3 39.7
Working capital changes 12.6 (14.2) (81.2) (24.9) (96.4)
Others 21.7 - - - -
Cashflow from operations 157.7 141.0 98.4 177.1 117.0
Capex (177.6) (120.0) (120.0) (120.0) (120.0)
Others (0.4) - - - -
Cash flow from investing (178.0) (120.0) (120.0) (120.0) (120.0)
Debt raised/(repaid) 58.4 - - - -
Equity raised/(repaid) - - - - -
Dividends paid (34.0) (26.9) (43.3) (49.2) (51.9)
Others 41.9 - - - -
Cash flow from financing (17.5) (26.9) (43.3) (49.2) (51.9)
Free Cash Flow (19.9) 21.0 (21.6) 57.1 (3.0) Source: Company, Affin Hwang forecasts
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Efficiency gains
Top Glove’s 1HFY16 EBITDA margin rose by 7ppt yoy to 24%, second only to sector leader Hartalega (27%). This was partly due to Ringgit weakness, aided by its ongoing focus on operational improvements and lower input costs. Its EBITDA margin should moderate at around the 20-22% level in FY16-18E, still a commendable achievement from its historical levels of 15-17%. In terms of valuation, shares of Top Glove are still trading at a discount to sector leader Hartalega despite an improving profitability profile. Reaffirm BUY and TP of RM7.17.
Record profit
Top Glove’s 1H FY16 net profit grew 122% yoy to RM233m, a record high. The strong earnings growth was due to: (i) higher sales volume from nitrile gloves; (ii) better operating performance; (iii) low input costs; and (iv) Ringgit weakness. Management is increasingly focused on expanding its nitrile segment to meet market demand. The nitrile glove mix is now at 32% (FY15: 28%) and Top Glove targets a mix of 50% in nitrile gloves.
Operational efficiency to underpin margin
Management has guided that priority will be shifted towards operational efficiency optimisation, which has been lagging despite economies of scale as the world’s largest glove manufacturer. Several initiatives are already in place, such as increased automation and faster lines for higher throughput. Its latest factories are equipped with lines capable of making 40,000 gloves an hour. We believe that margin improvements will be sustainable, and expect Top Glove’s EBITDA margin to normalise at 20-22% over FY16-18E. The shift to a higher nitrile glove mix should improve its profitability further. Currency volatility would be a risk to our call, but should be partially offset by higher sales volume and efficiency gains.
Reaffirm BUY and target price of RM7.17
Shares of Top Glove have been trading at a discount to Hartalega despite a higher capacity (44bn gloves/year) and higher profit base. We believe this was mainly due to its lower profitability profile, which was bogged down by plant inefficiencies and an unfavourable product mix in the past. Nonetheless, its operational improvement initiatives are showing promising results, and coupled with better product mix, we believe the valuation gap with sector leader Hartalega should narrow. Top Glove’s EBITDA margin has overtaken Kossan’s and is now the sector’s highest after Hartalega. We reaffirm our BUY rating and target price of RM7.17, based on a
CY16E PER of 21x, or +1SD above the past-3-year mean PE. Shares of Top Glove currently trade at undemanding valuation of 15x PE CY16E.
Earnings & Valuation Summary
FYE Aug (RM'm) 2014 2015 2016E 2017E 2018E Revenue (RMm) 2,275.4 2,510.5 2,890.6 3,116.7 3,312.6 EBITDA (RMm) 265.4 434.9 620.4 646.1 661.1 Pretax profit (RMm) 212.1 355.2 529.4 550.7 562.5 Net profit (RMm) 176.4 271.5 422.1 439.2 448.6 EPS (sen) 14.1 21.7 33.7 35.1 35.8 PER (x) 37.1 24.1 15.5 14.9 14.6 Core net profit (RMm) 158.4 268.5 422.1 439.2 448.6 Core EPS (sen) 12.7 21.4 33.7 35.1 35.8 Core EPS growth (%) (6.8) 69.5 57.2 4.0 2.1 Core PER (x) 41.3 24.4 15.5 14.9 14.6 DPS (sen) 7.9 8.4 16.9 17.6 18.0 Dividend Yield (%) 1.5 1.6 3.2 3.4 3.4 EV/EBITDA (x) 24.1 14.6 10.1 9.5 9.0 Chg in EPS (%) - - - Affin/Consensus (x) 1.0 1.0 1.0 Source: Company, Affin Hwang forecasts, Bloomberg
Company Update
Top Glove TOPG MK Sector: Rubber Products
RM5.23 @ 14 April 2016
BUY (maintain) Upside: 37.1%
Price Target: RM 7.17 Previous Target: RM7.17
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Price Performance
1M 3M 12M Absolute -1.7% -23.2% +92.4% Rel to KLCI -3.0% -27.2% +105.3%
Stock Data
Issued shares (m) 1,254.6 Mkt cap (RMm)/(US$m) 6,561.6/1,687.8 Avg daily vol - 6mth (m) 6.4 52-wk range (RM) 2.62-7.03 Est free float 51.0% BV per share (RM) 1.41
P/BV (x) 3.71 Net cash/ (debt) (RMm)
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337.4 ROE (2016E) 23.1% Derivatives Nil Shariah Compliant Yes
Key Shareholders
Tan Sri Lim Wee Chai 29.4% Firstway United 5.1% MFP Capital 3.5% Source: Affin Hwang, Bloomberg
Research Team; (603) 2146 7599;
(For further enquiries, please contact Aaron Kee;
(603) 2146 7612; [email protected])
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TOP GLOVE – FINANCIAL SUMMARY Profit & Loss Statement Key Financial Ratios and Margins
FYE 31 Aug (RMm) 2014A 2015A 2016E 2017E 2018E FYE 31 Aug (RMm) 2014A 2015A 2016E 2017E 2018E
Revenue 2,275.4 2,510.5 2,890.6 3,116.7 3,312.6 Growth
Operating expenses (2,010.0) (2,075.6) (2,270.3) (2,470.6) (2,651.5) Revenue (%) (1.6) 10.3 15.1 7.8 6.3
EBITDA 265.4 434.9 620.4 646.1 661.1 EBITDA (%) (3.9) 63.9 42.6 4.1 2.3
Depreciation (90.9) (98.1) (110.4) (119.9) (129.5) Core net profit (%) (6.8) 69.5 57.2 4.0 2.1
EBIT 174.5 336.8 510.0 526.1 531.6
Net interest income/(expense) 12.2 12.0 6.1 19.7 23.0 Profitability
Associates' contribution 3.3 (11.7) (3.6) (3.6) (3.6) EBITDA margin (%) 11.7 17.3 21.5 20.7 20.0
EI 18.0 3.0 - - - PBT margin (%) 9.3 14.1 18.3 17.7 17.0
Pretax profit 212.1 355.2 529.4 550.7 562.5 Net profit margin (%) 7.9 10.9 14.7 14.1 13.6
Tax (32.7) (82.3) (105.9) (110.1) (112.5) Effective tax rate (%) 15.4 23.2 20.0 20.0 20.0
Minority interest (3.0) (1.4) (1.4) (1.4) (1.4) ROA (%) 9.1 10.1 14.6 14.0 13.3
Net profit 176.4 271.5 422.1 439.2 448.6 Core ROE (%) 11.3 16.6 23.1 21.5 19.8
ROCE (%) 10.9 11.8 16.8 16.1 15.2
Balance Sheet Statement Dividend payout ratio (%) 56.3 38.7 50.0 50.0 50.0
FYE 31 Aug (RMm) 2014A 2015A 2016E 2017E 2018E
PPE 995.2 1,026.5 1,070.0 1,100.7 1,121.9 Liquidity
Other non-current assets 97.9 188.3 184.4 183.8 183.1 Current ratio (x) 1.7 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2
Total non-current assets 1,093.1 1,214.8 1,254.4 1,284.5 1,305.0 Op. cash flow (RMm) 308.5 336.2 472.2 519.1 542.9
Cash and equivalents 184.0 146.5 256.9 405.7 573.6 Free cashflow (RMm) 120.1 134.3 322.2 369.1 392.9
Inventory 207.4 252.1 307.1 334.2 358.8 FCF/share (sen) 9.6 10.7 25.7 29.5 31.4
Trade receivables 267.9 364.1 372.2 401.3 426.5
Other current assets 180.7 710.4 710.4 710.4 710.4 Asset management
Total current assets 840.0 1,473.1 1,646.7 1,851.6 2,069.3 Inventory turnover (days) 42.0 49.5 45.0 45.0 45.0
Trade payables 131.2 179.8 182.6 198.7 213.3 Receivables turnover (days) 43.0 52.9 47.0 47.0 47.0
Short term borrowings 178.2 530.3 530.3 530.3 530.3 Payables turnover (days) 26.6 35.3 28.0 28.0 28.0
Other current liabilities 176.4 210.6 210.6 210.6 210.6
Total current liabilities 485.8 920.7 923.5 939.6 954.2 Capital structure
Long term borrowings 2.5 105.7 105.7 105.7 105.7 Net Gearing (%) net cash net cash net cash net cash net cash
Other long term liabilities 47.3 47.2 47.2 47.2 47.2 Interest Cover (x) na na na na na
Total long term liabilities 49.8 152.9 152.9 152.9 152.9
Shareholders' Funds 1,393.4 1,608.0 1,819.8 2,040.1 2,265.1
Cash Flow Statement
FYE 31 Aug (RMm) 2014A 2015A 2016E 2017E 2018E
PAT 176.4 271.5 422.1 439.2 448.6
Depreciation & amortisation (90.9) (98.1) (110.4) (119.9) (129.5)
Working capital changes 58.7 (44.8) (60.3) (40.1) (35.3)
Others 164.3 207.6 220.7 239.9 259.0
Cashflow from operations 308.5 336.2 472.2 519.1 542.9
Capex (192.2) (205.6) (150.0) (150.0) (150.0)
Others (68.1) (296.2) - - -
Cash flow from investing (260.3) (501.8) (150.0) (150.0) (150.0)
Debt raised/(repaid) 130.1 364.1 - - -
Equity raised/(repaid) 2.0 17.6 - - -
Dividends paid (99.3) (105.0) (211.8) (220.3) (225.0)
Others 0.6 14.7 (0.0) 0.0 (0.0)
Cash flow from financing 32.2 262.0 (211.8) (220.3) (225.0)
Free Cash Flow 120.1 134.3 322.2 369.1 392.9
Source: Company, Affin Hwang forecasts
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BUY Total return is expected to exceed +10% over a 12-month period
HOLD Total return is expected to be between -5% and +10% over a 12-month period
SSEELLLL Total return is expected to be below -5% over a 12-month period
NOT RATED Affin Hwang Investment Bank Berhad does not provide research coverage or rating for this company. Report is intended as information only and not as a
recommendation
The total expected return is defined as the percentage upside/downside to our target price plus the net dividend yield over the next 12 months.
OVERWEIGHT Industry, as defined by the analyst’s coverage universe, is expected to outperform the KLCI benchmark over the next 12 months
NEUTRAL Industry, as defined by the analyst’s coverage universe, is expected to perform inline with the KLCI benchmark over the next 12 months
UNDERWEIGHT Industry, as defined by the analyst’s coverage universe is expected to under-perform the KLCI benchmark over the next 12 months
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